A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7180135 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59585976 epoch_slot_no: 229176 block_no: 7179958 slot_leader_id: 4895123 size: 86316 time: 2022-04-28 13:24:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f0e20b3cc23be961f5e803ef722e0c93d893b074daa495bfc4b25ce94c5365aBlock Operator
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